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The Amman Citadel is a historical site at the center of downtown Amman, Jordan. Known in Arabic as Jabal al-Qal'a, (جبل القلعة), the L-shaped hill is one of the seven jabals(mountains) that originally made up Amman. Evidence of occupation since the pottery Neolithic period[1] has been found. It was inhabited by different peoples and cultures until the time of the Umayyads, after which came a period of decline and for much of the time until 1878 the former city became an abandoned pile of ruins only sporadically used by Bedouin and seasonal farmers.[2][3][4]Despite this gap, the Citadel of Amman is considered to be among the world's oldest continuously inhabited places.[5]
The Citadel is considered an important site because it has had a long history of occupation by many great civilizations.[6]Most of the buildings still visible at the site are from the Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad periods.[7] The major buildings at the site are the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine church, and the Umayyad Palace.
Though the fortification walls enclose the heart of the site, the ancient periods of occupation covered large areas. Historic structures, tombs, arches, walls and stairs have no modern borders, and therefore there is considerable archaeological potential at this site, as well as in surrounding lands, and throughout Amman.
Archaeologists have been working at the site since the 1920s, including Italian, British, French, Spanish, and Jordanian projects,[8] but a great part of the Citadel remains unexcavated.
Cette image vous semble familière ? Sous les nuages, les courants des bassins lèchent l'ancien germe de l'ancienne digue nord aux limites de la citadelles détruites pour agrandir le port (au XIXe siècle). Le port est calme, au loin se dressent les silos, la centrale électrique crache sa vapeur. Ces images sont pourtant déjà du passé. Les anciens silos hors service ont été démolis et plus aucune vapeur ne ressortira de la centrale. Ne subsistent plus que les nouveaux silos, moins nombreux, et d'inertes cheminées. Le temps passe vite et une image qui date d'il y a à peine quatre mois est déjà une estampe dépassée, peinte par le temps qui coule sur la toile de l'histoire, un paysage industrialo-portuaire sorti d'un passé révolu.
The Citadel of Besançon (French: Citadelle de Besançon) is a 17th-century fortress in Franche-Comté, France. It is one of the finest masterpieces of military architecture designed by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. The Citadel occupies 11 hectares (27 acres) on Mount Saint-Etienne, one of the seven hills that protect Besançon, the capital of Franche-Comté. Mount Saint-Etienne occupies the neck of an oxbow formed by the river Doubs, giving the site a strategic importance that Julius Caesar recognised as early as 58 BC. The Citadel overlooks the old quarter of the city, which is located within the oxbow, and offers a magnificent view of the entire city and its surroundings.
The fortification is well preserved. Today it is an important tourist site (over a quarter of a million visitors per year) due both to its own characteristics and because it is the site of several museums. These museums include a museum of the Resistance and deportation, a museum focusing on traditional life in Franche-Comté and the region's archeological history, and a museum of natural history that includes a zoo, an insectarium, an aquarium, vivariums, a noctarium, a climatorium, a pedagogical exhibit on evolution, botanical gardens, and a children's farm. There is also a restaurant and shops.
On 7 July 2008, UNESCO listed the Citadel, together with nearby Fort Griffon, as a World Heritage Site. Since 1942, the French Ministry of Culture has listed the Citadel as a Monument historique.
The citadel is on the UNESCO World Heritage List as "The Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi". Underneath the citadel are the bunkers from which the North Vietnamese military campaign was directed during the American War.
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- Erfurt, Petersberg Citadel, BUGA 2021: The electronic illusion of a waterfall dominates the nave of former St. Peter's Church during the exposition "Paradise Gardens - Garden Paradises"
Der Peterskirche kommt im Rahmen der BUGA Erfurt 2021 eine zentrale Bedeutung auf dem Petersberg zu. In der ehemaligen Klosterkirche wird eine Ausstellung zum Thema "Paradiesgärten - Gartenparadiese" präsentiert. Vorbereitend wurde die Peterskirche mit Sondermitteln des Freistaats Thüringen teilrestauriert und teilweise instandgesetzt. Sichtbares Zeichen sind die gereinigten und konservierten Außenfassaden, deren Mauerwerk von bemerkenswerter Qualität ist. Im Innenraum erfolgte eine Teilöffnung des hölzernen Lagerbodens aus dem 19. Jahrhundert und das Erdgeschoss wurde für die Ausstellung nutzbar gemacht.
Die Peterskirche (St. Peter und Paul) am südöstlichen Teil des früheren Petersklosters gelegen, ist eine dreischiffige romanische Pfeilerbasilika. Die ehemalige Kirche des einst einflussreichen Benediktinerklosters St. Peter und Paul ist einer der frühesten und bedeutendsten romanischen Kirchenbauten in Thüringen.Sie entstand in den Jahren 1103 bis 1147. Neben Dom und Severikirche bestimmte sie mit ihren der Stadt zugewandten Osttürmen jahrhundertlang das Erfurter Stadtbild. Hier fanden bis zum Ende des 13. Jahrhunderts zahlreiche Reichs- und Hoftage der deutschen Kaiser und Könige sowie Synoden statt.
1803 wurde das Kloster säkularisiert. Bei der Beschießung der von französischen Truppen besetzten Zitadelle Petersberg durch die Preußen im Jahr 1813 geriet das Kloster in Brand und die Kirche brannte aus. Die Klostergebäude wurden danach vollständig abgetragen. Die Peterskirche selbst wurde 1820 militärisches Proviantmagazin. Dazu wurden Ihre Türme abgebrochen und der Obergaden bis auf die Höhe der Seitenschiffe abgetragen. Das ehemalige Kirchengebäude, in das man drei Lagerebenen eingebaut hatte, erhielt darüber hinaus einen neuen Dachstuhl.
www.buga2021.de/pb/buga/home/gartenschau/die+peterskirche
www.erfurt.de/ef/de/erleben/sehenswertes/dom/108144.htm
St. Peter's Church is of central importance on Petersberg hill in the context of the BUGA (Federal Horticulture Show) Erfurt 2021. An exhibition on the theme of "Gardens of Paradise - Garden Paradises" is presented in the former monastery church. In preparation, St. Peter's Church was partially restored and repaired with special funds from the Free State of Thuringia. Visible signs are the cleaned and conserved exterior façades, whose masonry is of remarkable quality. In preparation, St. Peter's Church was partially restored and partially repaired with special funds from the Free State of Thuringia. Visible signs are the cleaned and conserved exterior facades, whose masonry is of remarkable quality. Inside, the wooden storage floor from the 19th century was partially opened up and the ground floor was made usable for the exhibition.
St. Peter's Church (St. Peter and Paul), located on the south-eastern part of the former St. Peter's Monastery, is a three-nave Romanesque pillar basilica. The former church of the once influential Benedictine monastery of St. Peter and Paul is one of the earliest and most important Romanesque church buildings in Thuringia.I t was built between 1103 and 1147. Alongside the Cathedral and St. Severin's Church, it defined Erfurt's cityscape for centuries with its eastern towers facing the city. Until the end of the 13th century, numerous Diets and Court Assemblies of the German emperors and kings as well as synods were held here.
The monastery was secularised in 1803. During the shelling of the Petersberg citadel, occupied by French troops, by the Prussians in 1813, the monastery caught fire and the church burnt out. The monastery buildings were then completely demolished. St. Peter's Church itself became a military storehouse for provisions in 1820. For this purpose, its towers were demolished and the clerestory was taken down to the level of the side aisles.The former church building, into which three storage levels had been built, was also given a new roof truss.
The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.
The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.
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The citadel was oriented to face the Huong River to the east. This was different from the Forbidden City in Beijing, which faces south. The Emperor's palace is on the east side of the citadel, nearest the river. A second set of walls and a second moat was constructed around the Emperor's palace. Many more palaces and gates and courtyards and gardens were subsequently added. The rule of the last Vietnamese Emperor lasted until the mid-1900s. At the time, the Purple Forbidden City had many buildings and hundreds of rooms. It suffered from termite and cyclone damage, but was still very impressive. Many bullet holes left over from the war can be observed on the stone walls.
In the early morning hours of January 31, 1968, as part of the Tet Offensive a Division-sized force of North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong soldiers launched a coordinated attack on Huế seizing most of the city. During the initial phases of the Battle of Hue, due to Huế's religious and cultural status, Allied forces were ordered not to bomb or shell the city, for fear of destroying the historic structures; but as casualties mounted in the house-to-house fighting these restrictions were progressively lifted and the fighting caused substantial damage to the Imperial City. Out of 160 buildings only 10 major sites remain because of the battle, such as the Thái Hòa and Cần Thanh temples, Thế Miếu, and Hiển Lâm Các. The city was made a UNESCO site in 1993. The buildings that still remain are being restored and preserved. The latest and so far the largest restoration project is planned to conclude in 2015.[
The ruins at Citadel Hill, Amman naturally framed by some lush green foliage.
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Pour lutter contre la monotonie du confinement, la Citadelle de Namur arbore ses plus belles couleurs.
Waar de Maas en de Sambre samenkomen in Namen is bovenop de berg een citadel gebouwd.
Een automobilist vond het nodig om de verstralers aan te laten op de parkeerplaats.
En ergens is een gouden schildpad te zien :-)
The Citadel of Besançon (French: Citadelle de Besançon) is a 17th-century fortress in Franche-Comté, France. It is one of the finest masterpieces of military architecture designed by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. The Citadel occupies 11 hectares (27 acres) on Mount Saint-Etienne, one of the seven hills that protect Besançon, the capital of Franche-Comté. Mount Saint-Etienne occupies the neck of an oxbow formed by the river Doubs, giving the site a strategic importance that Julius Caesar recognised as early as 58 BC. The Citadel overlooks the old quarter of the city, which is located within the oxbow, and offers a magnificent view of the entire city and its surroundings.
The fortification is well preserved. Today it is an important tourist site (over a quarter of a million visitors per year) due both to its own characteristics and because it is the site of several museums. These museums include a museum of the Resistance and deportation, a museum focusing on traditional life in Franche-Comté and the region's archeological history, and a museum of natural history that includes a zoo, an insectarium, an aquarium, vivariums, a noctarium, a climatorium, a pedagogical exhibit on evolution, botanical gardens, and a children's farm. There is also a restaurant and shops.
On 7 July 2008, UNESCO listed the Citadel, together with nearby Fort Griffon, as a World Heritage Site. Since 1942, the French Ministry of Culture has listed the Citadel as a Monument historique.
“In 2024, The Citadel’s Regimental Band and Pipes made history as the only American military college band to participate in The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the world’s most renowned military music festival. Held at the iconic Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, the event featured nightly performances throughout August. The Citadel’s Band and Pipes represented South Carolina and the United State, captivating audiences with a repertoire of classic American tunes, including “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” and the original composition “Echoes on the Ashley” by Band Director Lt. Col. Timothy Smith, USMC (Ret.).
Despite the challenges of adapting to a new environment and performing nearly every night, the Band showcased remarkable musical growth and camaraderie. Their performances received overwhelming support from the crowds, who often joined in singing along to songs like “Country Roads,” which became a highlight of the shows. The event was a unique and unforgettable experience for many band members, marking their first time abroad and solidifying their status as local celebrities in Edinburgh.
The Citadel’s participation in the Tattoo not only showcased their musical prowess but also served as a source of pride and honor for the school and its supporters. The event was made possible by the generous support of Citadel alumni, who have continuously backed the band’s endeavors. “ [Info; Citadel Website]
I shot this picture from downtown Selcuk which is only a stone throw from the ancient city of Ephesus.
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This Citadel was originally built by the Ottoman Empire (876-884) A.H and occupied by the French during Napoleon Bonaparte's campaign in Egypt and Syria between 1798-1801. It stood on the left bank of the Nile a couple of kilometres north-east of Rashid (Rosetta) on the north coast of Egypt.
The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.
Seen at Carlisle Citadel on 20/07/19, LMS 620 'Princess Elizabeth' had worked the 1Z24 Crewe to Carlisle 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' north.
Banteay Srei.....Angkor temple ,Cambodia.
This temple ,dedicated to Shiva,is a stunning `tour de force` of classical art & believed to be the instigator of the Khmer art movement. Though much smaller than its more famous counterparts, this ,for me , was the jewel of the whole Angkor temple complex.
The Citadel of Jerusalem as iappears today, is a wall,reinforced by five large towers .It occupies the area where Herod's three towers once stood. He had them built around 24 B.C.and named them after his brother Fasel ,his friend Ippicus and his wife.They were so magnifycent that when the Roman
legions destroyed Yerusalem in 70 A.D.the Emperor Titus left them standing to show future generations
their beauty.The towers however ,did not survive the Emperor Hadrian ,who ordered them torn down in
135A.D.and left only the enormous bulk of the foundations.
The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.
A view over the ruins of the citadel with the cathedral in the background on the island of Gozo in Malta
The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.
Patron: Nasir ad-Din Muhammad (Al-Malik an-Nasir Nasir ad-Din Muhammad ibn Qalawun or an-Nasir Muhammad or Abu al-Ma'ali, an-Nasir Muhammad, Abu al-Ma'ali, or Ibn Qalawun) 1285-1341, Bahri Mamluk sultan of Egypt & Syria (r.1293–1294, 1299-1309 & 1310-1341).
Architect: Mu'allim al-Suyufi, architect to Nasir al-Din Muhammad.
Islamic Monument #143
The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.
One of my favorite things about waking around downtown Edmonton, is the beautiful buildings and interesting architecture. The Art Gallery of Alberta and the Citadel Theater have been in place around Churchill Square for years, promoting arts and culture in our City. These buildings are just as interesting inside as they are from the street view.
The front of the citadel is taking shape!
Solid Brick Productions will begin their build log of the Vardos project in two days. www.youtube.com/channel/UC93URxoG_ZL9LQL4FKh5ulA
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The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.